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Bill: Taxation of Religious Institutions Act
Details
Submitted by[?]: Ducal Delegation
Status[?]: defeated
Votes: This is an ordinary bill. It requires more yes votes than no votes. This bill will not pass any sooner than the deadline.
Voting deadline: April 2228
Description[?]:
| Established religions should not be taxed. They form a vital part of our national life. Percy Waterman (Personal Secretary to the Grand Duke of Hikirena) |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change
Taxation of religious institutions.
Old value:: Religions are treated as companies, and all profit is taxed, however, charitable donations are not taxed.
Current: Religions are treated as companies, and all profit is taxed, however, charitable donations are not taxed.
Proposed: Recognized religions are not taxed.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 00:15:56, May 16, 2006 CET | From | Fenner Brockway Socialist Party | To | Debating the Taxation of Religious Institutions Act |
| Message | It is improper to get the state involved in the business of granting official "recognition" to particular religions. |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | ||||
| yes |
Total Seats: 66 | ||||
| no |
Total Seats: 287 | ||||
| abstain |
Total Seats: 22 |
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